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Investigation of Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox-Allergan Inc) in Migraine Headaches
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Botox and Placebo for Refractory Migraine. Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The hypothesis of this study is that injection of botulinum toxin A into the muscles around the head (frontal, temporal, posterior neck, occipital) can reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine headaches by 50%.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
subjects randomized to receive Botox with have a series of injections of onobotulinumtoxinA totalling 200 to 300 units. Botox is prepared b adding 1cc of preservative free saline in 100 unit vial. Final dose is determined by bod and neck size.
subjects randomized to receive Placebo will have a series of injections of saline solution totalling 2cc's to 3cc's injected into the scalp in a halo pattern; and into affected neck muscles.